24465: Heian Kinokawa - Unglazed Rectangle - 4in (10cm)

24465: Heian Kinokawa - Unglazed Rectangle - 4in (10cm)Formal description: Hand made Japanese bonsai pot by Heian Kinokawa. Rectangle with slight internal rim, lower bead, cut feet, signature of Kinokawa underneath. External dimensions: 106 x 84 x 38mm (4 x 3 x 1) Internal dimensions: 92 x 69 x 28mm (3 x 2 x 1 in) SKU: 24465 Informal information: Shohin rectangle by Heian Kinokawa, exceptionally well detailed and finished. Kinokawa was a student of Ichinkura Sekishu, a very famous maker of handmade pots.

ruri blue glaze over

everted rim

seal of Shouzan underneath

and latterly he has explored new ideas of pots and stands combined

celadon and other glazes

His clay is also different

The technique echoes the carving of a woodcut and creates a lively and dynamic image that could be crass

so my thoughts are 40-50 years

doing some research and making some tests

It comes in many colours and classifications

seal of Ichiyo underneath

Japanese bonsai pot from the Setsukou kiln of Tokoname